Memory and History: Reconciling Inquiry and <scp>AI</scp>

ABSTRACT The proposed presentation develops a matter that is at the heart of the History and Foundations of Information Science Special Interest Group (HFIS‐SIG)—memory. The introduction details conceptions of memory, as set forth by some prominent thinkers. That is, the past remains for all to perceive and to build upon. It also includes the essential component of knowledge; knowledge of what has gone before is (and should be) a part of our knowledge of contemporary time. The session is divided into three sections: Lin Wang will speak to the importance of historical knowledge, particularly from a Chinese perspective. Anne Gilliland addresses the role of archives and archival praxis as they foster the retention of memory; she will ask some important questions related to archives and memory. Wayne de Fremery turns attention to bibliography as a vital aspect of memory. All presentations will address the impact of generative AI on the practices of historical knowledge.